Coach Parks life to be celebrated at M-A on Sept. 17

“A Celebration of Giving” is the theme set for a celebration of the life of Coach Ben Parks at Menlo-Atherton High School from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, Sept. 17. The legendary coach died in his sleep on August 19.

Beginning at 11:00, a short documentary on the Coach will be shown continuously in the Performing Arts Center. At 11:30 am on Coach Parks Field, there will be a series of remembrances give by M-A alums including Grant Anderson, Rich Haughton, Barry Hyde, Steve Westly, Reggie Dupee, Andres Pech, and Marc Rogers as well as former M-A Athletic Director Pam Wimberly, NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and family members. After the field program, attendees are invited to go to Ayers Gym for a media show and where they will be able to record short video tributes.